2008 Audi A5 1.8L Petrol · YF08 ABZ
2008 Audi A5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 96,964 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF08 ABZ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2026
- 96,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF08 ABZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A5 (YF08 ABZ) between June 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
YF08 ABZ Mileage History
- 06/06/201119,284 mi
- 11/06/201226,206 mi+6,922 mi
- 25/05/201336,438 mi+10,232 mi
- 24/07/201447,214 mi+10,776 mi
- 24/07/201447,216 mi+2 mi
- 11/07/201556,765 mi+9,549 mi
- 11/07/201556,766 mi+1 mi
- 18/03/201769,012 mi+12,246 mi
- 20/03/201769,016 mi+4 mi
- 11/04/201870,319 mi+1,303 mi
- 12/04/201870,319 mi
- 19/11/201970,663 mi+344 mi
- 24/11/202074,461 mi+3,798 mi
- 23/11/202178,140 mi+3,679 mi
- 02/12/202280,932 mi+2,792 mi
- 06/07/202383,496 mi+2,564 mi
- 28/07/202383,555 mi+59 mi
- 10/08/202483,903 mi+348 mi
- 31/07/202589,057 mi+5,154 mi
- 01/08/202696,964 mi+7,907 mi
Average of roughly 5,126 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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